We’ve arrived in Kabul! Stinky, dirty, hungry, and tired, but we arrived together and in harmony! I apologize for the delay of this post, but due to lack of sleep my mind would not function to write…that and I got pulled aside by one of our friends here to get measured for my very amazingly comfortable outfit.
We were in Dubai for about 10 hours. It started with purchasing some German chapstick that Julie was nostalgic with from Poland, Marcus and Jordan built a BEAUTIFUL tent out of North Western Airline blankets (the Dubai police were very impressed!), we ate food, and played cards. Around 4am we took to the bathrooms to transform in Afghan beauties and gents. I personally felt like a ragamuffin hippie, as Julie and Nichole had authentic clothing. The guys remained in jeans and t-shirts. AT 4:30am we got two taxis to take us to terminal 2 of the Dubai airport. We were hanging on for dear life in the back seats, laughing at the suggested driving lanes, and realizing that we were in the Middle East.
Finally, Dubai to Kabul! The three hour flight was quite an enjoyable one. Nichole was commenting on how she felt like she was on a domestic flight compared to last year. There were many English-speaking people, and the seats were stable. Arriving in Kabul we got off the plane in intrigue, but also a daze. We waited in the customs line, a little uncomfortably…at least for the first-time Afghanistan visitors.
Our first day in Kabul finally arrived! Meeting W____ at the airport was an exciting one, old-timers and new-comers were greeted with equal enthusiasm. We were transported to the guesthouse, one vehicle being air-conditioned! We arrived at the guesthouse to lunch, tea, and internet. The house is amazing, and we already feel at home. We got to be tourists for a while, riding around Kabul, also holding on for dear life. Stop signs exist, but we are wondering why. Traveling with three vehicles can be very beneficial, because driving is a team-effort! We went to prayer hill and took pictures. We also visited Inter-Continental, where the U.S. Ambassador happened to be visiting. We had tea, basically on the side of hill in a rose garden in plastic chairs that sunk in to the ground. Nichole dubbed it sticks-and-stones tea, due to the leaves floating around. It was very delicious! We came back to the guesthouse to dinner where we learned how to ask if there was a small goat running around…thanks to Jon’s curiosity. We all feel very enlightened! And then, we crashed. The call to prayer came around 4:30am, which I ZZZZ’d my way right through.
We have just finished a breakfast of Naan, pancakes, Nutella, and of course, a glass of amazing tea. Off to our second day!
Katherine Emilia Kohrs
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Thanks for posting! I just got off the phone with you guys, milkshakes in Kabul....who would believe it! Have a great day!
Rockin!!! Glad all is swell and that everyone is ready for the rest of the week! Tell Jon and Jordan a special "Hey" from me, miss you guys. Please let us know what we can specifically do here for ya'lls. Keep us in the loop!!! Stay away from sword and shield shops, unless you want an experience. :) Love ya'lls! - Jordan Paskitti
btw... I am loving the full names. Cracking me up. I am so jealous of the nice plan to Kabul. Last years Scariana was definitely an experience! NUTELLA! I am sure that Nichole is in Heaven! Afghan clothes are so comfy! Maybe thats the one Afghan tradition we could adapt to the US. They are so comfortable. Thinking and praying about you guys often!!
Hey ya'll!! Its Daniel, Kelly, and Silas here!! We are so excited for you all and praying for you all. Please tell everyone hello. And we love the updates, so keep sending them. We can't wait to see you on Skype on Tuesday!
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